<p>Duties</p> <ul> <li>Support 4th and 5th-grade accelerated math through a co-teaching model with classroom teachers </li><li>Co-plan and co-teach math lessons that provide appropriate challenge, pacing, depth, and enrichment for students in accelerated math </li><li>Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to support differentiation within core math instruction </li><li>Provide small-group math intervention for students needing additional support in foundational skills, problem-solving, fluency, and grade-level standards </li><li>Provide enrichment and extension opportunities for students demonstrating readiness for advanced mathematical thinking </li><li>Use student data, including MAP, classroom assessments, common assessments, chapter tests, formative assessments, and teacher input, to identify student needs </li><li>Track and analyze student progress to determine appropriate instructional next steps </li><li>Progress monitor students receiving math intervention or acceleration support </li><li>Maintain organized data records related to student growth, intervention participation, and instructional recommendations </li><li>Collaborate with teachers and administrators to make data-informed decisions about math supports, flexible grouping, and acceleration opportunities </li><li>Support teachers with instructional strategies, lesson planning, differentiation, math routines, and intervention resources </li><li>Model effective math instruction and provide coaching or feedback when appropriate </li><li>Assist with the development and refinement of math systems, supports, and structures across grades K-5 </li><li>Communicate with parents and guardians regarding math programming, student progress, areas of strength, and areas for continued growth </li><li>Help families better understand math pathways, acceleration, intervention, and student support plans </li><li>Participate in grade-level, building-level, and district-level meetings related to math instruction, intervention, MTSS, and student progress </li><li>Support alignment of math instruction and intervention to district goals, grade-level standards, and student learning needs </li><li>Collaborate with special education, EL, intervention, and classroom teams to ensure students have access to appropriate math supports </li><li>Assist with identifying trends in math achievement and growth data across classrooms and grade levels </li><li>Support a culture of mathematical confidence, perseverance, problem solving, and growth mindset for students and staff </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>The ideal candidate will possess the following:</p> <ul> <li>Valid Illinois Professional Educator License </li><li>Math endorsement, math specialist experience, or demonstrated expertise in elementary mathematics preferred </li><li>Experience teaching mathematics at the elementary level </li><li>Knowledge of standards-based math instruction, intervention, enrichment, and acceleration practices </li><li>Strong understanding of math progressions, especially in grades 3-5 </li><li>Experience using student data to guide instruction, intervention, and flexible grouping </li><li>Ability to co-plan, co-teach, model lessons, and collaborate with classroom teachers </li><li>Strong communication skills with students, staff, administrators, and families </li><li>Experience with progress monitoring tools, MAP data, common assessments, and classroom-based data preferred </li><li>Ability to support a positive, inclusive, and growth-minded learning environment </li></ul> <p>The successful candidate will be:</p> <ul> <li>Collaborative, flexible, and comfortable working across multiple grade levels </li><li>Skilled at building strong relationships with students, staff, and families </li><li>Knowledgeable about elementary math standards, instructional practices, and intervention strategies </li><li>Comfortable using data to guide decisions and adjust instruction </li><li>Able to support both students who need intervention and students who need acceleration or enrichment </li><li>A strong communicator who can explain math supports and progress clearly to families </li><li>Organized and able to manage schedules, student groups, data tracking, and progress monitoring </li><li>Reflective, growth-minded, and committed to continuous improvement </li><li>Passionate about helping all students see themselves as capable mathematicians </li></ul> <p>Salary/Benefits</p> <p>Terms of Employment</p> <p>This position is a K-5 elementary math specialist position for the school year. Salary and benefits will be determined in accordance with the negotiated agreement and district procedures.</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Application Process</p> <p>Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, copy of valid Illinois licensure, and any additional required application materials through the district application system.</p> <p>Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page</p> <p>https://www.applitrack.com/d95/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Elementary+School+Teaching</p> <p>Email Address</p> <p>msorensen@district95.org</p> <p>School District</p> <p>http://www.district95.org/</p> <p>Position Website</p> <p>https://www.applitrack.com/d95/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Elementary+School+Teaching</p> <p>ILearn Link</p> <p>ILearn</p> <p>Report Card Link</p> <p>District Report Card</p> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>6/15/2026</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>7/31/2026</p> <p>Start Date</p> <p>8/24/2026</p>